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March 22, 2026

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The Houston Astros are grappling with injuries just days before Opening Day, as Bennett Sousa's setback adds to the team's woes, recalling their struggles from last season. With the rotation being a hot topic, all eyes are on Tatsuya Imai, who is in the mix for the fourth starter spot as the team leans into a five-man rotation to start the season. Meanwhile, Christian Walker's impressive 3-run homer in today's game has manager Joe Espada optimistic about his bat finally heating up. As the Astros continue to evaluate their roster, the curious interest in Dylan Moore only intensifies discussions about what this team truly needs. With Hunter Brown locked in as the Opening Day starter, this roster is still finding its identity amidst the uncertainty.

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Astros bizarre connection to ex-Mariners infielder raises more questions than answers

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Astros bizarre connection to ex-Mariners infielder raises more questions than answers

The Houston Astros' reported interest in former Seattle Mariners utility man Dylan Moore makes little sense in the context of their actual needs.

Bennett Sousa injury's forces Astros to deal with painful truth ahead of Opening Day

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Bennett Sousa injury's forces Astros to deal with painful truth ahead of Opening Day

The Houston Astros struggled with injuries in 2025, and they've reared their ugly head once again with the 2026 Opening Day just around the corner.

Are Astros Lining Up Tatsuya Imai to be the Fourth Starter?

Are Astros Lining Up Tatsuya Imai to be the Fourth Starter?

Looking at the schedule and the Astros’ plan to open with a 5-man rotation, there are certainly clues. Back on January 5th, at the press conference introducing SP Tatsuya Imai, Astros manager Joe Espada said the team would likely employ a 6-man rotation frequently this season and that we would “probably see it from the […]

Astros News & Notes: Burrows, Walker, Imai, Smith, Matthews 3/21/2026

Astros News & Notes: Burrows, Walker, Imai, Smith, Matthews 3/21/2026

After he went 2×4 with a 3-run HR today, Astros manager Joe Espada said he believes Christian Walker’s bat is coming around: Espada raved about SP Mike Burrows, who has been better than advertised this spring: Burrows also said the ball he took off the leg is of no consequence: Did Espada hint that OF […]

And then there was one: Who will lock down Astros' fifth starter spot?

And then there was one: Who will lock down Astros' fifth starter spot?

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- The Astros have yet to announce their rotation to begin the season beyond Opening Day starter Hunter Brown, but manager Joe Espada said Saturday the club would employ a five-man starting pitching rotation for the first two weeks of the season. That decision helps paint

López earns redemption for country with Classic championship

López earns redemption for country with Classic championship

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